I've Shot Them All

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GeorgePhillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told himthat he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn offthe light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealingthings. He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in yourhouse?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then theyexplained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his doorand an officer would be there when available. George said, "Okay,"hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again. "Hello, I just calledyou a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don'thave to worry about them now because I've just shot them all." Then hehung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and anambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed. Oneof the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shotthem!" George said, "I thought you said there was nobodyavailable!"

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